"I have seen only limited number of people select their profession in the field of analytics."

You also have to take into account that it was not until recently that there was such an explosion in the big data field. Now the data scientists needed to cover such needs are more than a few years ago.

As the demand grows, education needs to focus more on this field, and at due time more people will choose professions in the field of analytics.

There is a need for more data scientists. And the need will just increase as the world is generating more and more data as we speak.

You won't get more data scientists unless the kids who are today in their elemenatry school years find a real interest in mathematics, and statistical analysis.

Schools need better mathematics teachers who are passionate enough to teach mathematics in a real engaging, interesting, and fun way. Otherwise, forget you will get enough data scientists in the future.

I agree with you shamika. The gap in big data skills has to be reduced by giving the required know how on that area. At the same time I have seen only limited number of people select their profession in the field of analytics.

The traditional programming skill is needed but that's far from enough. You don't need to be mathematicians but the background in statistics, data mining is necessary. I do not mean to say that you cannot become a data scientist without them but it may become rather tough.

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